CVE-2020-8473

ABB System 800xA Weak File Permissions - ABB System 800xA Base

Description

Insufficient folder permissions used by system functions in ABB System 800xA Base (version 6.1 and earlier) allow low privileged users to read, modify, add and delete system and application files. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploit the vulnerabilities could escalate his/her privileges, cause system functions to stop and to corrupt user applications.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory abb.com
Affected: ABB System 800xA Base
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=2PAA121106&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8473?
CVE-2020-8473 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8473?
To fix CVE-2020-8473, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-8473 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8473 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8473?
CVE-2020-8473 affects ABB System 800xA Base.
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